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Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- A Russian frigate fired two flares near a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea, prompting Moscow to warn Denmark against “reckless” actions and blame the Danish aircraft for dangerous maneuvers.
- Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus criticized Russia for “deeply unprofessional seamanship” after one flare passed within meters of the helicopter, which was conducting a routine mission photographing the Russian frigate.
- Moscow’s ambassador to Denmark issued a formal complaint demanding measures to prevent similar incidents, while Denmark is taking the situation seriously but has not invoked NATO’s Article 5 collective defense clause.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the incident as part of Russia’s broader hybrid warfare tactics aimed at sowing fear and discord in Europe, calling for greater unity and strengthened defenses.
- Following a Russian drone strike near a train carrying former Western leaders in Ukraine, Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned Western diplomats to assess risks soberly, emphasizing that transport infrastructure linked to Ukraine’s military is a legitimate target.
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